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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1887-10-05

than three months.
oorrcspcndencs solicited from all parts Of the
country. NO notice viii be taken Of anonymous
ennmunlcatloDs.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1887-10-05
HUMOR OF THE DAY.

A genuine hum-bug-The locust.
A half loaf is better than no vacation.
Inter Ocean.
It is queer that Queen Victoria did not
confer the Order Of the Bath on some of
Buffalo Bills Indians. PittSbnrg Chron-
icle.
Advice to young ladies who are setting
their caps: Use percussion caps so that
the pop may be heard. - Neac Hdrea
Nelos.
When q girl pays her husbands railroad
fare on their bridal trip, its pretty good
example of loves transport. t.-Merctdat
IrdUeler.
The doctors tax their patients
When they their bills display;
Folks tax the doctors patience
When those bills they will not pay.
-Goodalrs Sun.
The hottest article of mans attire are
his suspenders, But, OH how much
hotter and more uncomfortable he feels
when they happen to give way in public.
Huntington Free Press.
''The gentleman who is about to
shoot" said the master of ceremonies
at target practice, ''is famous French
dueIist. Then the frightened crowd got
right in front of the target and began to
breathe easy.-Ne,0 York Sun.
"Young man." said the old deacon
solemnly, "do you realize that when you
retire at night you may be called before
morning dawnsp' 81 hope so; 'rm a
young doctor, and need encouragement
of some kind.-I'eras Sytiags.
'No," said old Bill Squeezers, who
was down from Bodie the other day.
~ didn't go to Judge Podger's wed.
ding. The notice said No cards, and
Pm blamed if l can fool away a whole
evening where there's no chance Of 2
little. four-bit ante. - SaR,,s. .l;.ss.. 60. -
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22

was here on legal business. FROM the
same town, collector John Kegon makes
his headquarters at the Blanchard grain
ele, ator, where he can be found every
Saturday. Don't be BASH III about calling,
for he has receipts already prepared.
Lawyer Bedford, from Streator, was
called here the last of the week u attend
suit In the justice court He won his case
as usual
Mrs. g b, McCaleb is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Vance, q. Grand Ridge,
this week.
Frank Atwood, from La Sale, spent a
few hours with his friends here Saturday.
The employees speak very favorably Of
Mr.. Alfred Albert, who was appointed TO
the placelof Peter Tally as section boss on
the railroad
Geo. Whipple, who is in the mercantile
business at Marion, Iowa, has been visiting
here the last week. He babe good bye u
his best girl and started home TN Monday.
Thomas Drew the merchant king OF
La Sale county, is now shipping his large
stock of butter and eggs, kept in his cold
store house during the hot months of sum
mer at very large advance in price.
ZENAs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22
From Rutland

RUTLAND, Jan. ~ 1SS7.-The sound Of
the pattering raindrops fall like blessings
on our head tonight, and as outdoor en-
jeyment is impossible We will amuse our
selves by writing line for the paper.
Perene Shaver left last week for Toledo
Ohio, where he centemplates adding more
hursls to his already excellent painting.
Everybody must attend the public sale
at John Feely's on Thursday, January 90
Oyster suppers seem to have been the
"order Of the day" for the last week, the
first being held at G. D. Shavers, where a
load of twenty five or more from Ottawa
partOok of them freely along with other
refreshments. Another was held at the
residence of d. K Shaver, on Tuesday
evening, and was partaken of by about
fifty persons. We were glad to note among
the mum Der two of our Oldest settlers-Mrs.
Walbridge and Mrs. Brun1age.
We we're sorry to learn of the illness Of
Mrs. Outman, also of Mr.. Zimmerman.
Another Little Shaver" may be added
to the email list of Shaver's, little girl
having arrived at Frank Shavers early
Thursday morning, Pass around the
cigars, Frank.
We hope some of our sportsmen have
grown 'aoiser If not sadder men. One day,
not long since, they spied hole In the
bank of the creek down by Johnny PARIS
with suspicious looking tracks lead ne into
it. They all concluded they had hOled a
fox, and stationed Johnny and ex-Sheriff
Milligan to watch the hole. After watch
ing and fasting for day and half they
finally routed the -, not the fox, but a
lizard anu ana a rabbit.
We understand our friend, the black
smith, and Frank Teel are going to cahoot
in the Smelling business next summer. We
advise you, Doc, to send your partner on
ahead to solicit bargains
We shall have to bid good bye and God
speed" to Clyde and Lyle Shaver in the
near future, as they will seek their for
tunes in the southern part of the state
Good luck to you, boys. RoUsTABouT.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22
From Grand Ridge.

GRAND RIDGE, Jan. 12.-The roads are
good. and the boys all say it Is good time
to take your best girl sleigh riding but the
indications are that we shall have break
up.
The report is that Mr.. Wilson, our tele
graph operator, is getting to be quite pu
galist of late. At least he made one Of the
conductors back the patch when he pulled
his coat.
Miss Eva Dearth is visiting friends In
Chicago.
The Misses Palmers have just returned
from a short visit at Crystal Lake.
Eugene Antram ordered very fine cut.
ter while In Chicago. He has II on the
roads now, and all the girls may lpok on,
tor a sleigh ride, for he will surely be
around.
Our Grand Ridge school teacher is teach.
ing the boys to stay away from the stores
at Roon. OF course, the boys object.
We were all glad to see the smiling face
of Ed. Jones with Us on Sunday.
The two churches In Grand Ridge held
union services during the week of prayer.
The NJ. E. people are holding revival
at the Yale chapel.
Preaching at the c. P. church Sunday
morning and evening. y.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22
From Brookfeld.

BROOKKFIELD Jan Is The storm Mon
day WAS one of the worst of the season, and
the roads are almost impossible.
A number of Brookiieldites attended the
wedding OF Miss Murningham. of Ottawa,
last week.
Miss Ella Welsh spent several days with
her parents, in this vicinity, and will soon
return TO Seneca, where she is attending
school.
Mr. VIM. McElvoy is rapidly recovering,
after a severe illness.
The debating society of district No. 4
has lost one of its members, In the person
Of A. o. Laughlin, who has gone to Chi
cago.
Mr.. NJ. Mulvihiil will soon move to Iowa,
where he intends to reside in the future.
PICKw!CK.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22
From Ophir.

OPHIR, Jan. ID, 1897.
Sleighing is now simply immense, and
all are enjoying themselves despite the
extreme cold weather.
The hog crop is just about all slaugh.
tered
Our genial friend, Henry Smith, has
the cosiest sitting.room that we have been
into this winter
Our railroad bridge is now finished-a
new roof, etc.
Jennie McNally's smiling face appeared
in this vicinity one day last week.
Annie McNa ly spent the holidays with
friends in La sale.
Hugh Jackson Is preparing to move to
Kansas In the spIing. He will be missed
by his many friends.
The weather is very severe on cattle.
Some of our stock men should be learned
trick or two, as they tnrn out their stock
to find no shelter for them II is burning
shame to make cattle lay out In the snow
these nights with the mercury At 70 below
zero.
The ice crop has been harvested, and
Tom is as happy as clam.
The genial tax collector is now going
his rounds, and the average citizen don't
care cuss to see him.
David Wylie goes to La Sale in the
spring to take a position with an imple
ment firm. Don't 20, Dave, until we have
elected you collector for 'SS.
Matt. Corrigan, Jr, Was married last
week.
G. Zorn will read the TRADER for one
year. He says the F. +. is alone worth
the price.
The commissioners of Ophir have an
other $1,000 lawsuit on hand. 1t seems
as though Ophir could not live unless 1t
had suit on tap all the time.
Mike Fitzgerald's little ones have safely
got through the diphtheria.
J. Deaner and family of Sheldon, Ill,
are visiting relatives and friends here.
The concert given by Mrs. Ely is highly
praised by all who were lucky enough to
hear it,
Mr. F. Meinhard will in short time
tear out the interior of his mill and pat in
rollers making it an entire roller mill.
Two of our young men took trip to
Spring Valley on Saturday last, and their
accounts of the burg are not very flattering
Al. Burris is going to start livery in
the spring. Now as it is cold lie HES him
self gently on shank's mare westward.
Our genial host Fierstine, is getting
along nicely after his severe fall and H.
ness.
Our elevator is taking in an immense
amount of grain. 1t comes from all direc-
tons.
James Corrigan, Chicago, is in town
chilling on friends.
According to all reports, Miss Honor
Carr is teaching the best winter school that
we have had for the past IL years, and we
believe it.
Our blacksmiths complain of dull times
Curling has broken out bad In Homer
John Richard don't bet on hog any
more. What's up Doc?
Hank Reed has joined the church, and
henceforth will be good boy. ALIENS
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22
From Lostant.

Sleighing has, ss the boys express IT.
been delightful. Nesrly every young
man In the neigh borhood has nobby
cutter and robe, the result so far being -four
weddings, all parties from Lostant. VIII
have settled down 10 private life as HAPPY
as pigs In a clover field. May their happl
ness never grow less. Cutters are still OF
the go, and there Is no prospect of lull l.
the matrimonial market.
Supervisor Lauf and wife, from Rich
LAND, were in the village this week. Con
stable Brunsback, from the same town
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22

It's solid pleasure for us to
do something for the Children.
While our profits will not permit
us to make eXtrayagant gifts,
this little sweetening and Christ
mas Offering we hope will keep
the Boys thinking of us kindly
for months to come.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22
B. F. LINCOLN,
B, r, LINCOLN,
1T It II ~ y V ~
attO3peD dt LsiIr.

a
MASTERS SALE.-STATE or ILLINOIS, Cow.
vi ~ or LASALLE-ss. IN tie CIRCUIT court Jan
u1I u Term, 1871.
Hosea B. Williams rs. George W. Green and Emma
+. bTecn.-FOJSciOSipe.
Public notice Is hereby given, that In pursuance OF a
decree entered In the above entitled cause on the hr
tccuth day Of January 1885, by the Circuit Court Of said
la sale county. |, Duncan MrDOuFa Master In Chan.
Gerry OF said Circuit court, will, on Monday. the Hst
OF said day sell public ycuduc tu the highest bidder
for cash the south If the County Court House
IN the city Of Ottawa IN sand county Of La sale, the
follow ing described real estate. situated In the county
OF La Sale and state Of Illinois. to wit
Commencing sixty co feet uOrthcrly IRON TIE north
W"s corner Of tnc foundation Of the old Staddcn MIL,
said point Of commencement being the east bank Of
the northeast quarter Of section thiry-two t2). IN
township thrtyfOu 81 NORTH range four - east OF
the third principal meridian. In the county Of la Sae
and state of Illinois and running thence sOuhwehterly
along the bank If said feeder thi IS 800 tOd- thence
east a. the Fox River. thence nuTtUca terry along the
bank of sad river thirty "a rods thence westerly 20
the place Of beginning containing two acres Of land.
Z Green or either Of Them and 10 any and all waite
power which the said George W. Green and Emma T..
Green either Of them. now have In the water said
Fox River 10y virtue Of the dam SAID Fox River
at or the village Of Dayton IN -Aid La Sale coun
~, which said George W. Green and Emma Green,
either OF them, In any manner acquired, said water
being the ght n the water passin- through
err or much thereof may be sufficient To satisfy
said decree. DUNCAN NCDoCGALl-
Master In Gu ncery of the Circuit Court
OF said Ia sale county
II 2 LINCOLN Solicitor FOR Complainant
Dated OTTAWA. January 49, 1887. lanS+w
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22
DUNCAN & o,CONOR,

fNOrnsEs az Lff.
<rOTICE.-ESTATEC ~ lUEE MULLhSFT. DEc'p
v Notiee IL hereby given that the undersigned. Ad
Illustrator Of the tstate -. Luxe NullAney, late
4 the county Of La Sale and state Of Illinois, de
easrd will appear before the Probate Court Of said
slunty on the third Monday being the 2lst day. VI
ebrisry. 1871. al the Probate Court Room. In Ottawa
% said county when and where all persons having
aims or demands against said estate notified % A.
nd and present the came IN writing for adjustment
Dated this 3ls' day " Deseuber. a y, -
john MULLASET.
ars-1u Adminktrator.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-01-22
NOTICE.-EsrArg OF JouN ". sMITH, Or

NOTICE.-EsTATE OF ions ". SMITH, DR.
~ eEAsYp.-NOticr n hereby gwen. that the under
signed, Administrator Of The estate Of John W smith
late u the county of La sale and State ~ IN.
uos deceased, will appear before the Probate Court NJ
said cunty the third Monday belng the 2ist day
Of March 1851, at the Probate Court Room, IN Otts
va in said county when and where all persons having
claims or demands against said estate nsncd "
attend and prescott the Ia writing Tor adjustment
Dated this 10Th day Of January =. .. lSs7. ,
GEO ". HOGE
iaui5-Jx Administrator.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-12-30
Pure Maple Syrup
Choice Winter Apples.

At Gales. Try it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-12-30
Business Notices.

Fresh oysters at J. A. Spratler's
Vermont Maple sugar at Spratler's.
Boys felt boots at Ed. Davey's
shoe store.
Choice spices and confectionery at
Spratler's.
\ choice line of dried fruit of all
kinds at Gales.
California dried fruits speciality at
Spratler's.
Fresh Oysters dished up in all styles
at Duppler's. 7tf,
Choice canned fruits and fancy gro
ceries at Spratler's.
Headquarters for Christmas toys and
groceries at Spratler's.
Buy the Libby fine shoe, the finest
in the city at J. p. Frieden's.
Canned goods of all kinds fresh, at
the store of Gorgen & Pittz.
All ripping of goods bought at Ed.
Davey's-shoe store sewed free of charge.
J. A. Spratler will not be undersold
by any one and all goods warranted.
Good Japan tea at 25cts. per ID. at
the store of Gorgen & Pittz.
Teas from 25c to soc. All guaran-
teed to be pure and of the first quality,
at J. A Spratler's.
An elegant present given away! Go
and see about it, at Penhallegon's Shoe
Store.
You will always get courteous treat
ment, good goods. and full dollar
value for every dollar expended at E.
J. Davey's shoe store
Mrs. James Crawford is prepared to
do dreSsmaking in the latest styles
and will give satisfaction to her GUS
TONERS. Rooms over the store Of John
Dave.
We have several sets of Bob Sleds
for sale. Also the best and finest
stock of Cutters to select from ever
shown in Mineral Point We shall
sell at low prices this season. CAL
early, and see if we can suit you. We
have one Fodder Cutter left, will sell
cheap and take part pay in wood.
| MARTIN & ToAY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-12-30
REV. JOHN BENNETT.

At his residence in Mineral Point.
on Tuesday night, December 9th,
1897. Rev. John Bennett; aged 81
years, two months and twelve days.
Deceased was born in Camborne,
Cornwall, England. He came to
Mineral Point In 1915, and has been
a resident of Iowa county continuously
since that time. He was for many
years a local minister in the NJ. Z.
denomination and was noted for his
earnest Christian zeal and purity of
life
The funeral will be held on Sunday,
New Years day. with sermon and
services at the NJ. F. Church. The
procession will leave the house at
about 1915 so as to reach the church
at 1870 o'clock.
\. more extended obituary notice
will be published next week.
WILLIAM REEVES.
At his home in the town of Wald-
wick, on Tuesday evening Dec. q.
Mr.. William Reaves; aged about 50
years.
The deceased was well known and
very highly respected. He resided for
a number of years in this city where
he had many friends. He was in i'll
health for several months previous to
his death
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-12-30
Worth KnCwinq.

Mr.. W. II. Morgan, merchant, Lake
City, Fla, was taken with a severe
Cold, attended with a distressing Cough
and running into Consumption in its
first stages. He tried many so-calIed
popular cough remedies and steadily
grew worse. Was reducing in flesh,
had difficulty in breathing and was
unable to sleep. Finally tried DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton and found immediate relief, and
after using about a half dozen bottles
found himself well and has had no
return of the disease. No other rem
edy can show SO grand a record of
cures as DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption Guaranteed to do just
what is claimed for it.-Trfal bottle
free at c. r. Mofet's drug store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-12-30
ReneWS Her IOuth.

Mrs. Phoebe ChesIey, Peterson, Clay
Co., Iowa, tells the following remark
able story, the truth of which is youch-
ed for by the residents of the town.
" l am q years old, have been troubled
with kidney complaint and lamenesS
for many years; could not dress myself
with out help. Now l am free from
all pain and soreness, and am able to
to do all my own Homework. l owe
thanks to Electric Bitters for having
renewed my youth, and removed com
pletely all disease and pain" Try a
bottle, soc. and 81, at c. r. Moffet's
DRUG store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-12-30

EOUNO-A lady's fur tippet. The owner can
L have the same by proving property. Apply
at the Democrat 0 flee.
TOR SALE-A thoroughbred Short Horn Bull
/ three years old. Address P. K. Demuth, Min
eral Point r. o.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-12-30
A distinguished CI,rCyman's Testi-


Rev. r. NJ. Pickens. President Of the
Methodist Protestant Church Of South
Carolina, writes from Greenville:
About four years ago was attacked
with what the physicians pronounced
neuralgia rheumatism, accompanied with
erysipelas. Ny appetite failed me entirely,
and had an intermitting pulse and very
irregular pulsations OF the heart. A ter
rible pain soon came into my chest and
shoulders and became so helpless that
could attend TO no business at all The
pains were movable. and would sometimes
pass from one part OF nv body 70 another.
Finally the erysipelas broke out on my left
hand and arm, and produced much swell
ing. I was for eighteen months afflicted
in this way. and of course used great
many kinds Of medicines, but nothing gave
me relief Friends finally persuaded me
TO try Swift's Specific I noticed a decided
improvement while taking the first bottle
I continued its use until had taken about
one dozen bottles, when l found myself
sound and well again. with no sign Of dis
ease left except a stiffness in my hand, a
result OF the erysipelas- While taking
tie medicine ] gained on an average two
pounds OF fesh per week l think ) s.
. valuable medicine, and l frequently
recommend it 70 nv friends
Write TO the SWIFT SPECIFIC Co,
Atlanta, Ga, for Treatise on Bleed and
Skin Diseases, mailed free 70 anyone
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-12-30

All persons knowing themselves in
debted to the undersigned either by
uote or book account are respectfully
requested to call and settle before
Jan. l. 1888.
l am paying the highest price for
potatoes and parties having them to
sell will do well to call and see me.
1 will pay cash or give credit on
account. due. JOHN HORN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-12-30
DENTISTS.
RAILROADS.
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul R'y.
MINERAL POINT DIVISION.

GOING EAST.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-12-30
Not so Years Old.

But q new discovery is Hoff's BAL
sam for the throat and lungs. 1t has
and does cure contracted Consump-
ton; cures Coughs, Colds, Asthma,
Bronchitis, Group, and all throat and
lung troubles. For speedy cure it has
no equal. Money refunded if it fails
to cure you. Moffett, our popular drug
gist, has secured the sole agency for it
Price Zoe, soc and 81.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-12-30

As a raindrop foretells storm, so
does pimple upon the human body
indicate health destroying virus in the
blood. which can be neutrslized and
expelled only by Dr. Harter's Iron
Tonic.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-12-30
BUSINESS CARDS.
LAWYERS.

J. MONTGOMERY SMITH,
Attorney at Law, Mineral Point, Wiseon-
sin. VIII practice in the State and United States
courts 16-i4ly
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-12-30
Fine Teas and C0ffees
a speciality at the Cash Grocery House
Dissolution Notice.

The co-partnership heretofore exist
ing between the undersigned under
the firm name of r. J. PenhaIlegon *
Son, is this day dissolved. Those know
ing themselves indebted to said firm
are requested to call on r. J. Penhal-
Logon, ST., and settle the same without
further notice.
r. j. PENHALLEGoN, SR.
Il. J. PENIIALLEGON, JR.
Dated, Mineral Point, Wis, Dec. l, 1887.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-12-30
MARRIED..
PRIpFAJN-KESSIER

At the residence of the brides par
ents in the city of Mineral Point. on
Monday, Dec. %, 1887, by Rev. W. J.
C. Bond. Mr.. Matt H. Prideaux, of
Barneyeld, and Miss Lena Kessler. of
Mineral Point.
BROWN-NICHOLS0N.
At the residence of John NJ. Miller.
Esq, grandfather of the bride, on Tues
day, Dec. q, 1887. Mr.. George W.
Brown and Miss Annie l.. Nicholson:
both of the town of Linden.
CKENSON-JEWELL
At the residence of Mrs. J. Edwards.
in this city. on "Wednesday. Dec. Is.
1887, by Rev. W. J. c. Bond, Mr.. Jas.
E. Dickinson, of Blue Mounds. and
Miss Ida c. Jewell, of Highland.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-12-30
STRAY NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given by the under
signed that on the oath day of Novem-
Der, 1887, one red and white bull, with
white spot on left shoulder, white on
belly and some white on tail, coming
two years Old, the owner of which is
unknown, strayed upon land occupied
by me, and on which | reside to wit:
The East half of the northeast quarter
Of Section no. four a. of township no.
six CO.., north of range no. one Q), east,
in the town of Highland, Iowa county,
Wisconsin, and was there found and
taken up by me.
Dated, this 2nd day of Dec, 1887.
PATRICK +. kEYES.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-12-30
The Annua! Meeting

of the Linden Town Farmers Mutual
Fire Insurance Company will be held
at the Town Hall, Linden, on Tuesday,
the third day of January, 1888, at l
o'clock, p. IN. \ full attendance of
members is desired.
Dated Dec. II, 1887.
JOHN TREGONNING, Sec'y.